RB5 - discs and pads?
10 February 2003, 03:54 PM
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Will shortly be needing new front discs and pads for my RB5. What do people recommend as a good alternative to the Subaru items?
The car is only used on the road.
Most important - my journey to work is very short through country lanes so competition-spec pads which take time to warm up would not be ideal.
Thanks
Steve
The car is only used on the road.
Most important - my journey to work is very short through country lanes so competition-spec pads which take time to warm up would not be ideal.
Thanks
Steve
10 February 2003, 05:06 PM
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Pagid grooved discs and RS 42-1 pads. I've got them on mine and am well impressed with them, much better from cold than standard but don't wilt at the sight of a country road. Got them from Performance Braking in Monmouth, 01600 713117, much cheaper than standard replacement parts as well. I'm nothing to do with PB other than being a very happy customer.
I've now covered 12k on the pads, including 200+ miles round Spa and the pads are still going strong, so wear rate isn't an issue either.
HTH
Mike.
I've now covered 12k on the pads, including 200+ miles round Spa and the pads are still going strong, so wear rate isn't an issue either.
HTH
Mike.
10 February 2003, 05:10 PM
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are that the blue brake pads, rs42 ???
I have them with grooved prodrive discs and better fluid, brake power is excellent, no fade.
But never tested it on a track, maybe in a month or so onto the 'ring'...
I have them with grooved prodrive discs and better fluid, brake power is excellent, no fade.
But never tested it on a track, maybe in a month or so onto the 'ring'...
10 February 2003, 05:13 PM
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The RS42-1 is a black pad, RS42 is blue. Think the RS42-1's are more of a 'standard' replacement pad that can withstand higher temperatures better, whereas the RS42 is more fastroad / track biased. A friend has the RS42's on his MY00 and round Anglesey circuit a couple of weeks ago they were fantastic. None existant wear as well.
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11 February 2003, 10:36 AM
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Certainly is. Let's just say the price is *very* good when compared to anyone else, especially the subaru specialists....
Ask for Jill or John and say you've seen comments on scoobynet about them by either me or Andy, I'm sure then the price will be the same as we paid...
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Ask for Jill or John and say you've seen comments on scoobynet about them by either me or Andy, I'm sure then the price will be the same as we paid...
Mike.
11 February 2003, 01:53 PM
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i have group N EBC discs (298mm) with red pads and these work fine although i have the reds these take a bit more to warm up u can always go for the standard road pads.
no fade wotso ever
also upgraded to goodridge braided hoses and ap fluid, pedal is much better now also
no fade wotso ever
also upgraded to goodridge braided hoses and ap fluid, pedal is much better now also
11 February 2003, 06:27 PM
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my RB5 is on Pagid discs and blue pads - before that I had the prodrive 330mm upgrade - the pagid kit is better, for everyday use, and the odd country lane rampage.....
Midland Impreza have an offer on these at the moment - superb prices!!!!
www.midland-impreza.com
Midland Impreza have an offer on these at the moment - superb prices!!!!
www.midland-impreza.com
12 February 2003, 11:08 PM
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My RB5 also has EBC group N discs + red stuff pads. Again, they take time to warm up but once warm stopping power is great and they don't fade. I also have braided hoses fitted and would recommend getting this done as well.
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13 February 2003, 10:23 PM
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I have the GodSpeed 335mm Big disc kit on the front of mine! I have pictures but cant upload them to turbosport for some reason 
The brakes make a huge difference, really are a nice bit of kit.
The brakes make a huge difference, really are a nice bit of kit.
02 October 2003, 05:16 PM
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I'm with Mike there !
Have the same setup, Pagid Grooved and Pagid Blue pads and I've never suffered any fade on track or on "spirited" country lane drives.
No warm up of pads required either
Also purchased from Performance Braking and can only compliment them on a fantastic service
[Edited by ShinyAndy - 2/10/2003 5:20:56 PM]
Have the same setup, Pagid Grooved and Pagid Blue pads and I've never suffered any fade on track or on "spirited" country lane drives.
No warm up of pads required either
Also purchased from Performance Braking and can only compliment them on a fantastic service
[Edited by ShinyAndy - 2/10/2003 5:20:56 PM]
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